Mr Steven Vine is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Sancta Maria Hospital, Swansea, with over 28 years of consultant experience. He qualified from Leicester Medical School in 1986, gained his MRCOG in 1992 and was appointed as a consultant in 1997, having trained in obstetrics and gynaecology in the Midlands before relocating to Wales in 1989.

Mr Vine offers a comprehensive range of gynaecological services at Sancta Maria and is one of the NHS clinical leads for suspected gynaecological cancer cases within his health board.

Specialist Interests

• Gynaecological oncology (cancer diagnosis and surgery)
• Laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery
• Menopause investigation and treatment
• Endometriosis and pelvic pain
• Hysteroscopy
• Fertility and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Urogynaecology and prolapse

Conditions Treated and Procedures Offered at Sancta Maria Hospital

• Menopause and related problems
• Endometriosis and pelvic pain
• Period problems (heavy, irregular or painful periods)
• Hysteroscopy, ablation and polypectomy
• Laparoscopic surgery including treatment of ovarian cysts and endometriosis
• Hysterectomy (including for gynaecological malignancy)
• Contraception including coils and Mirena
• Prolapse assessment and surgery
• Gynaecological ultrasound scanning
• Fertility assessment and treatment
• PCOS management

Fertility Experience

Mr Vine spent two years working in a tertiary IVF unit in Cardiff, giving him extensive experience in fertility treatments, assisted conception and the management of complex fertility problems including PCOS. He has presented research at the British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS) scientific meeting and has published work on pelvic Doppler ultrasound.

Training and Education

Mr Vine is a recognised hysteroscopy trainer accredited by the British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE) and has also trained colleagues in gynaecological ultrasound. He has been involved in postgraduate training since his consultant appointment and has previously held the role of Clinical Director. He remains an active clinical supervisor for gynaecology trainees.

Professional Memberships

• Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRCOG)
• Member, British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE)